23ABS23-PIERIA UN AGENDA 2030

UN Agenda 2030

AgriBusiness Forum promotes the UN 2030 Agenda, being its activities related with the following SDGs

SDG-Goal-02

End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

SDG-Goal-04

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG-Goal-05

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG-Goal-06

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SDG-Goal-07

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

SDG-Goal-08

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG-Goal-09

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG-Goal-10

Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG-Goal-11

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG-Goal-12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG-Goal-13

Take action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG-Goal-15

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

SDG-Goal-17

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

23ABS23-PIERIA Why Attend

Why Attend

Below some reasons on why joining AgriBusiness Forum:

  • “Sharpen-the-saw” and gain new contacts
  • Boost corporate outreach and networking opportunities
  • Establish connections with leading business- & policy-makers
  • Listen to insights from prominent speakers and influencers
  • Participate in spirited debates and constructive dialogue
  • Gain cross-sectoral knowledge on the agrifood value chain
  • Be part of the leading event on agrotechnology
  • Identify new ideas from innovative scaleups

23ABS23-PIERIA Why Does Our Work Matter

Why Does Our Work Matter

AgriBusiness Forum bridges sciences, businesses and farmers for tackling agrifood & environmental challenges. Its work matters because it is Credible, Trusted, Relevant, Transparent and Evident in the Farm2Fork and One-health strategies.

ΑgriBusiness Forum:

  • Provides content driven and multidisciplinary agenda
  • Disseminates innovation and digital transformation of the agrifood value chain
  • Hosts first class speakers from education, research, businesses and policy makers
  • Integrates partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation
  • Connects people through meaningful networking activities
  • Has hi-level audience of businesses, farmers, academia and the public sector
  • Boasts dialogue and debates between panelists and the audience
  • Supports innovative scale-ups at reaching higher growth potentials
  • Adopts high-scaling partnerships and conference proceedings

23ABS23-PIERIA Registration Policy

Registration Policy

General Conditions of Participation:

 

Participation in the AgriBusiness Forum (hereafter ABF) means that the following provisions were read, understood, and accepted prior to registering to the forum:

  1. In-person registrations include 2-days conference attendance, 1-light meal, 4-coffee breaks, a cocktail reception, conference material, certification of attendance, and 1-Virtual registration. 
  2. Online registrations include a 2-days conference’s live streaming (real-time), e-conference agenda, e-certification of attendance, and access to the virtual Sponsors’ lounge.
  3. Registrations should be made online through the forum’s designated platform and are subject to the approval of the organizers.
  4. Registrations are not transferable and no refunds for cancelled registrations are accepted. 
  5. Students’ reduced fees require a valid academic ID or a student enrolment document. Documents shall be sent by email at: info@geo-routes.com
  6. Participants can access the forum’s venues upon presentation of the accreditation which will be provided by email prior to the forum
  7. Organizers reserve the right to amend the program and are not responsible for cancellations of speakers due to private reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
  8. Organizers accept no responsibility for any statement made orally or in written form by any of the speakers, or the delegates during the forum, and for any reproduction, republication or redistribution of these statements.
  9. Participants accept, consent, and authorize the organizers to freely take photos and make video and voice recordings throughout the event. Furthermore, they agree and accept to personally appear into the aforementioned material which can be used for promotional and/or scientific purposes for an unlimited amount of time.

 

 AgriBusiness Forum

c/o Geo Routes Institute

1/6/2023

 

23ABS23-PIERIA Speakers 2023

Speakers 2023 (A-Z)

Speakers

Mr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum, President Geo Routes Institute

Dr. Chris Cavalaris

Laboratory Teaching member University of Thessaly
President HACA

Mr. Panagiotis Chatzinikolaou

Managing Director, ELGO-Demeter

Dr. Nikolaos Danalatos

Dean, Professor of Agronomy & Crop Ecology, Thessaly University

Mr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

Regional Mandate Manager, European Investment Fund

Ms. Valentina Disoska

President, Association of Business Women in North Macedonia

Mr. Vassos Efthymiadis

A' Vice-President HCPA, Managing Director at K&N Efthymiadis S.A

Dr. Ilias Eleftherochorinos

Professor Emeritus Weed Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Dr. Eleftherios Evangelou

Agronomist-Soil Scientist-Researcher, HAO Demeter

Dr. Spyros Fountas

Professor, Agricultural University of Athens

Mr. Vasileios Gaitanaros

Director, Contractual Banking, Piraeus Bank

Mr. Menelaos Gardikiotis

President, Geotechnical Chamber of Greece

Mr. Panayiotis Gouviotis

Head Agronomist, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora

Dr. Anna Kalamaraki

Regulatory Affairs Manager, ADAMA Hellas

Mr. Panayiotis Kalfountzos

Managing Director, Thessaly Agricultural Cooperative ThesGi

Mr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Dr. Filitsa Karamaouna

Research Director in Agricultural Entomology, Benaki Phytopathological Institute

Ms. Ioanna Karra

Breeder & Owner, Stalos Farm

Dr. Charalambos Kasimis

Professor Emeritus, Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens

Mr. Michal Kicinski

Senior Manager Sustainable Agriculture, CropLife Europe

Dr Stathis Klonaris

Professor of Agricultural Economy & Development, Agricultural University of Athens

Mr. Michalis Kolyvas

Plant Protection Manager, K&N Efthymiadis S.A

Mr. Moschos Korasidis

Director General, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives

Dr. Vassilis Kotoulas

Head of malting barley contract farming program, Athenian Brewery

Dr. Alex Koutsouris

Professor Agricultural Extension, Rural Systems & Rural Sociology, Agricultural University of Athens

Dr. Lois Labrianidis

Professor Ret., Economics Geographer, University of Macedonia

Mr. Dimitris Lianos

Partner, LKN ANALYSIS

Dr. Athanasios Loukas

Professor of Hydrology & Water Resources, Aristotle University

Mr. Andreas Lykourentzos

President, Organisation of Greek Agricultural Insurances

Ms. Sonia Mousavere

Head Communications & Public Affairs, ΒΑΥΕR HELLAS

Mr. Kostas Oikonomidis

CP Marketing & Technical Head of Mediterranean Business Area, Syngenta

Mr. Manolis Panagiotopoulos

BoD Member at HCPA, Country Commercial Lead, Crop Science Division Bayer Hellas

Dr. Andreas Panagopoulos

Research Director, Soil & Water Resources Institute, HAO-Demeter

Ms. Chara Panagopoulou

SPV plant protection products, Ministry of Rural Development & Food

Mr. Dimitris Papagiannidis

Secretary General of European Funds & Infrastructure, Ministry of Agriculture

Mr. Kostas Papasotiriou

B' Vice-President HCPA, Managing Director UPL Hellas

Mr. Anthony D. Papayannides

Journalist

Mr. Antonis Paraskevopoulos

Director Agricultural Economy & Veterinary, Trifilia Region

Mr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, President & CEO Syngenta Hellas

Mr. Eleftherios Saitis

President, Intercomm Foods SA

Dr. George Salpingidis

Viticultural Director, E.Tsantalis Group SA

Ms. Maria Samolada

Journalist

Dr. Machi Simeonidou

Co-Founder & General Manager, AgroApps

Mr. Dionysios Stamenitis

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture & Food

Dr. Dimitrios Stavridis

Deputy Director Agricultural Economy, Thessaly Region

Dr. Christos Triantopoulos

Dpt. Minister Climate Crisis & Civil Protection

Mr. Antonis Vezyroglou

Founder & CEO, Vezyroglou Farm

Mr. Geert Wilms

Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)

Ms. Francesca Ydraiou

Director General, HCPA

Mr. Christos Yiannakakis

Vice President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives

Mr. Thanasis Zounos

Head of Plant Protection Department, Ministry of Agriculture

23ABS23-PIERIA Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

AgriBusiness Forum offers a flexible sponsorship program comprising numerous opportunities for opening new horizons and enhancing your outreach during its unique conferences & events.

Why sponsor?

  • Speaker / panelist opportunities
  • Interviews to media
  • Private meetings with other speakers / participants
  • Exhibition space
  • Social media campaigns
  • Complimentary invitations or corporate table(s)
  • Extensive branding and corporate outreach
  • New contacts through meaningful networking
  • Preferential insight on agrifood value chain 
  • First class speakers on challenges & opportunities for Greece and beyond
  • “Sharpen the saw”, meet experts and influencers face-to-face
  • Participation in vigorous dialogues and debates

23ABS23-PIERIA The Organizer

The Organizer

“Geo Routes Institute” is a nonprofit & nongovernmental organization that plans, develops and offers trips and events of cultural, environmental and educational character in Greece and beyond. Geo Routes© highlights the cultural heritage of Greece and facilitates inter-cultural dialogue among people. 

Geo Routes© cultural heritage journeys & events are held under the auspices of the HNC for UNESCO and since 2013 are considered “best practice” in the framework of UNESCO’s program “Culture-Tourism-Development”, focusing on: Agriculture-Gastronomy | Flora-Fauna-Environment | History-Archaeology | Cultural Heritage | Places of Religious Interest | Trekking Trails | Geology-Energy resources.

“Geo Routes Institute” is owner and official organizer of the leading international conferences, the Balkans & Black Sea Forum and the AgriBusiness Forum.